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MORNING BRIEFING: Primary results, megaload conflict, Russian tension and a dead sturgeon

Posted By Jacob Jones on Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 8:44 AM

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Snyder and Mumm leading in early primary election results for Spokane City Council. Conservatives face off in the Valley. (Inlander)

Driver killed after stepping out of vehicle following collision on 3rd Avenue. (KXLY)

Mayoral fire service task force recommends restaffing South Hill station. (S-R)

Another "megaload" stand-off in Idaho. Two more arrested. (AP)

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Obama cancels Russian summit with Putin amid Snowden tension. (NY Times)

Massive fire has closed the Nairobi airport in Kenya. (BBC)

WORLD OF WEIRD III

Cleveland kidnapper's "hell" house torn down days after sentencing. (Plain Dealer)

Eight-foot sturgeon found floating dead in Lake Washington. (Seattle Times)

Research shows dolphins can hold grudges for years. (Atlantic)

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